Integration Trials &Test Script Engineer

The Integration Trials & Test Script Engineer – Servers will be responsible for writing test scripts for acceptance testing of an IT system. The individual will report to the project Test Managers and be integrated into the IT&T team. They will be responsible for developing new and modifying existing test scripts for the Core/Hub Networks, undertaking formal and informal testing in support of the System Test Plan, and proving test scripts on Test & Development Rig(s).

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Script Development: Develop and modify test scripts for Core/Hub Networks.
• Testing: Conduct formal and informal testing in support of the System Test Plan.
• Test Documentation: Prepare test documentation including test plans, test scripts, evidence collection, defect reports, and progress updates.
• Functional, Non-Functional, and Regression Testing: Perform various types of testing to ensure system integrity.
• Installation & Configuration: Install and configure Microsoft Windows Server 2012R2/16 core roles and features.
• Documentation: Document test procedures and write release notes.

Experience:

• Preparing test documentation including test plans, test scripts, evidence collection, defect reports, and progress updates.
• Performing functional, non-functional, and regression testing.
• Installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows Server 2012R2/16 core roles and features.
• Documenting test procedures and writing release notes.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Server 2012R2/16 based technologies such as AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Exchange, SfB, SQL, etc.
• Exceptional communication skills with diverse and adverse audiences.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to respond to changing project time scales and prioritize work accordingly.
• Knowledge of or experience with military IS systems.
• MCSE/MCSA Server 2012R2, VMWARE VCP certification.
• Virtualization capabilities such as VDI and multi-tenancy.
• Familiarity with Military Information Services such as NATO FAS, UK Base Services, and MOD Business management applications.
• A firm grasp of PKI integration and utilization, preferably with experience in Defence PKI.
• Experience with Confluence and Jira.
• Working within Agile methodologies.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with security frameworks such as CIS benchmarks or ISO 27001.
• Hands-on experience with high availability clustering and replication.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies.
• Experience with automated patch management in database environments.
• ServiceNow environment experience is desirable.
• Experience transitioning systems to service.

Additional Information:

• Location: Based in Corsham, expected to be in 2-3 days a week. Not expected to need to travel elsewhere, but if that is required, suitable T&E will be covered.
• Working Days: 220 working days a year.
• Contract Duration: 28 April 2025 – 31 March 2026.
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35.
• Rate: Up to £500 per day.